Disposable Deflector Eyepiece

ABSTRACT

This invention is directed to a disposable deflector eyepiece to protect the face and particularly the eyes of its wearer from light flying particles, splashed liquids, dust, paint, aerosol emissions and the like. The disposable deflector eyepiece for the human head preferably comprises a transparent flexible sheet, an absorbent elongated part and a resilient band. The high flexibility of the transparent flexible sheet follows perfectly the curvature of the forehead thus leaving no gap between the sheet and the forehead when the disposable deflector eyepiece is worn on the head of a user.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

There is no cross-reference to related applications.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to devices designed to protectthe face.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Relatively expansive heavy duty face shields are available in the marketfor such construction workers, painters or generally for workers whohave to protect their eyes and face from particles in the air such asdust, paint, splashed liquid or the like. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,138,714 theoptical device is in contact with forehead but only with the sidesthereof thus it does not prevent sweat, dust and other particles to getinto the eyes through the upper part of the optical device.

The present invention is related to optical devices serving asprotective eye devices or covering and the like and, more particularly,is directed to a disposable low cost deflector eyepiece.

Various foreign solid, liquid, and gaseous materials may present apoisonous, caustic, or toxic danger to the human eye, and accordinglyprotective eye coverings or shields have been proposed to eliminate orreduce the risk of danger. Simple eye glasses designed primarily withcorrective lenses may provide some protection against foreign materialsbut are vulnerable if exposure of foreign materials is introduced overthe top or around the sides of the frame for the glasses. Furthermore,they may become stained or scratched by such material.

Various goggles may provide protection for the immediate area of the eyeyet expose the forehead and facial area of a user and they can also beuncomfortable. The majority of these goggles are permanent and as aresult more expensive. For heavy works implicating materials or that canirreversibly alter goggles, the cost become very high.

The disposable deflector eyepiece of the present invention is designedto eliminate or minimize such disadvantageous features of prior artprotective eye wear.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide adeflector eyepiece to prevent dust, paint or else to get into in theeyes.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which is totally in contact with the forehead of the wearer.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which is disposable.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which is inexpensive.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which can be worn with glasses, under a hat, a scarf or thelike.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which retains sweat from the forehead.

A still further object of the present invention is to provide adeflector eyepiece which adapted to display an advertisement, image orother message.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which can be installed over a protective face shield orprotective glasses.

Still, another object of the present invention is to provide a deflectoreyepiece which will reduce mist caused by nasal expiration.

Other and further objects and advantages of the present invention willbe obvious upon an understanding of the illustrative embodiments aboutto be described or will be indicated in the appended claims, and variousadvantages not referred to herein will occur to one skilled in the artupon employment of the invention in practice.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is directed to a disposable deflector eyepiece to protectthe face and particularly the eyes of its wearer from light flyingparticles, splashed liquids, dust, paint, aerosol emissions and thelike. According to the present invention, there is provided a disposabledeflector eyepiece for the human head comprising a clear film, anabsorbent elongated strip like part and a resilient band. It isparticularly useful when painting or sanding a ceiling. The flexibletransparent sheet (clear film) has a sufficient length to cover theregion comprised between the forehead and the lower part of the nose andat least part of the sides of a human face. A resilient band ispreferably attached to both sides of the transparent flexible sheet andthe tension in the band is sufficient to flex the sheet to perfectly fitthe forehead thus leaving no gap between the sheet and the forehead whenthe disposable deflector eyepiece is worn on the head of a user.However, other known attachment means may be used to hold the deflectorin place. The high flexibility of the sheet accommodates differentfacial structures and follows the curvature of the head to protect thesides of the head from being soiled.

A main cause of condensation in this kind of device is due to theexhalation by nose and mouth. In the present invention, these both aregenerally outside the disposable deflector and thus reduce condensation.

The elongated strip like part is preferably made of an absorbentmaterial to absorb retain sweat and oil of the skin of the forehead. Italso helps to keep the disposable deflector eyepiece in place even ifthe skin is humid.

The elongated strip like part is preferably made of a printable materialadapted to display an advertisement, image or other message.

The disposable deflector eyepiece may also comprise at least onetear-off part to create different lengths to adapt to different facialstructures.

It is important to note that the disposable deflector eyepiece is not aprotective shield and the main goal is to stop light particles and notto protect the wearer from physical impacts, corrosive products or thelike.

The disposable deflector eyepiece can be worn alone or over a protectiveface shield, protective goggles or even normal glasses. It can be usedin construction work to protect against materials like paint, sprayedliquids, varnish, etc. . . .

The features of the present invention which are believed to be novel areset forth with particularity in the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described ingreater detail below with reference to the following drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the disposable deflector eyepiece inaccordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a profile view of the disposable deflector eyepiece.

FIG. 3 shows a profile view of the disposable deflector eyepiece woreunder a helmet.

FIG. 4 shows a profile view of the disposable deflector eyepiece worewith a tied scarf.

FIG. 5 shows the disposable deflector eyepiece with tear-off parts.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

A preferred embodiment according to present invention is shown inFIG. 1. The disposable deflector eyepiece 10 has a clear film 20, anelongated strip like part 30 and a resilient band 40. The visor 20 ismade from a flexible and transparent material to perfectly fit thecurvature of the forehead even if it is not circular. The height of theclear film 20 is sufficient to cover at least the section comprisesbetween eyebrows and the end of the nose. Preferably, the clear film 20continues a little bit under the nose to reduce the inhalation ofparticles. The elongated strip like part 30 is located on the foreheadand is made from a flexible and absorbent material. It is preferably aswide as the clear film 20. The resilient band 40 is attached to thedisposable deflector eyepiece preferably where the elongated strip likepart 30 is located to stretch it on the forehead and thus keep both incontact. The disposable deflector eyepiece can be made in manydimensions to adapt to different facial structures and different uses.

In FIG. 2, the disposable deflector eyepiece is shown on human head. Itis possible to see that the absorbent band 30 and the clear film 20 arealways in contact with the forehead. The resilient band 40 is positionedaround the head to maintain the disposable deflector eyepiece 10 inplace.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, the disposable deflector eyepiece is shown with ahelmet and with a tied scarf respectively. The disposable deflectoreyepiece 10 can be worn under or over the head protector.

Finally, FIG. 5 shows the disposable deflector eyepiece with tear-offparts 50. In this embodiment, three lengths are available with the samedisposable deflector eye-piece.

Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described indetail herein and illustrated in the accompanying figures, it is to beunderstood that the invention is not limited to these preciseembodiments and that various changes and modifications may be effectedtherein without departing from the scope or spirit of the presentinvention.

1. A disposable deflector eyepiece comprising: a. a flexible transparentpart having a top edge and a bottom edge; b. means to attach saideyepiece to the forehead of the user; wherein said flexible transparentpart is supple enough to substantially fit the curvature of saidforehead while covering the upper part of the face of said user.
 2. Thedisposable deflector eyepiece of claim 1, further comprising anelongated part attached adjacent to said top edge.
 3. The disposabledeflector eyepiece of claim 2, wherein said elongated part is made of anabsorbent material to absorb and retain sweat and oil of the skin. 4.The disposable deflector eyepiece of claim 2, wherein said elongatedpart is adapted to receive an advertisement, image or other message. 5.The disposable deflector eyepiece of claim 2, wherein said elongatedpart is made of porous material to assist in maintaining said disposabledeflector eyepiece in place by friction with the skin of said user. 6.The disposable deflector eyepiece of claim 1, wherein said attachmentmeans comprise a resilient band.
 7. The disposable deflector eyepiece ofclaim 6, wherein said resilient band is attached adjacent to said topedge.
 8. The disposable deflector eyepiece of claim 1, wherein saidflexible transparent part has at least one tear-off part creatingdifferent lengths to adapt to different facial structures.